Spring is in the air and now’s the time to start planting those seeds. Instead of using conventional pots why not make your own eco-friendly seed starting pots? They’re easy to make, won’t cost you a thing and best of all you’ll be helping out the environment.

Oh, and did I mention they’re adorable too?

No. 1 Toilet Paper Seed Starting Pots

I’m not sure what I like most about this project. The actual project itself or the amazing photos. They actually make toilet paper rolls look really good.

Katie and Reuben (their cat helped too) over at House of Humble recently made these super cute little toilet paper pots to plant their winter veggies (they live in Australia).

BTW, I’m thinking these would make great little gift boxes too.

House of Humble

Individual seeds went into each seed pot and they were labeled with the name and date.

House of Humble

Looks like they’re going to have a ton of veggies this year…

Even if you don’t look at the tutorial, you should seriously still check out their blog.

No. 2 Lemon Halves As Seed Starters

Before throwing away those used lemon halves, think again. You can use them to start your seeds. These cute little compact lemon seed pots not only look great but are the perfect size for seedlings. When you’re done you can just toss them in the compost.

Sustainable Sam

Here’s an idea: make yourself a tall glass of lemonade, relax in your garden and then plant some seeds.

And don’t forget, you can also use limes and oranges too.

No. 3 Self Watering Seed Starting Pots

Whenever I hear the words self watering, it’s music to my ears. These ingenious plastic bottle seed starters keep plastic bottles out of the landfill and can be used over and over again.

What I love about this idea is that you also put the egg carton to good use. Which makes it very convenient, you can easy move the seedling garden wherever you like all at once.

And of course, when the plants outgrow the little shells you can sprinkle them in the garden.

No. 5 Newspaper Seed Starting Pots

Last but not least are these creative newspaper seedling starters. Who says seed starters have to ugly and plain? Nicole took some newspaper and plain burlap and made it oh so pretty with cute labels and a jute belt.

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